Cheap Mods For A Cheap Axe
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- čas přidán 24. 08. 2017
- I am well known as a machete guy but from time to time I find an axe that I cant live without! Expensive axes are nice but with a good eye and a few mods even a cheap axe can serve you well. Here I show a few cheap mods.
I love it when your cat shows up in the videos!
Lol, they always steal the show.
El Salvador seems to be very good manufacturing center for low cost but decent quality cutting tools. That's a good thing for them and hopefully they cultivate that and reward their workers to compel them to stay there and enrich their locale. We should do the same!
Oh I agree. Condor is one of my favorite machete makers and all their stuff from El Salvador is pretty good quality! Its sad whats happened to our manufacturing base here.
im a kind of starting out budget bushcrater. I heard the el Salvador condor ppl came from germany origionally, and the marbles is made in el Salvador too. some people say their made in the same factorys over there. ive bought 3 hatchets, and the one I got from marbles seems to be the best, and I got the condor bushlore after a few full tang knifes, and even though its 1075 I think its really good for carving and batonning wood, plus it feels good in my hand, and it just has that look too it, the sheath is really nice too. I just applied linseed oil to both and they look really good. from reviews, condor and marbles could be some of the best priced products for the quality out there coming from el Salvador. I own lots of knifes, only 3 hatchets, but out of the stuff ive used the condor bushlore and marbles hatchet seem to be the best (under 40$ for the axe and 50$ for the knife) anything else is like 100$ +, don't think im there yet lol, but im doing fine now I think
I'm from the UK think his accent is brilliant when he says oil it sounds like aaalll really funny guy, good vid man
Lol, thanks Tony!
Thanks for the terminology of the axe, I really learned something today. God Bless.
You are very welcome Nelson and that's great to hear! Thanks for watching and may God bless you too
Yes, indeed! You ARE the Martha Stewart of DIY bush/craft/whacking stuff! Love your videos! Never grow old!
LOL, Thanks James!
i know I'm pretty off topic but do anyone know a good website to stream new series online?
@Ronin Omari flixportal :D
@Zane Dexter thanks, I went there and it seems like they got a lot of movies there :D I appreciate it !
@Ronin Omari No problem :)
Hey David, thanks for the amazing and handy mods there. your creativity has always been an inspiration for my camping gear, I've made dozen of your intelligent creations in my small workshop so far, and they've always been AWESOME in the field !!! I am so addicted to your videos with the sweet Appalachian accent now. :)
just wanted to say thanks for sharing the Ideas and the positive energy with us.
with much respect from Iran.
Always good to hear that and Im happy you like the vids so much. Even better to hear you are making some projects like mine!
Thanks for watching and see ya in the next one
That scrap leather worked out perfect. What a great value axe. These Salvadorans seem to know their steel pretty well
Oh yes, I love it!
Another cheap/easy mod you might want to add.
I took a countersink and put a recess in the side of my ax head, centered on the handle.
I use that as the top pivot for the spindle of my bow drill. The head gives you a good solid grip and you can brace he butt of the handle into your belly giving you a real steady pivot point as you're working the bow.
I was a carpenter for 40+ years and am much more comfortable with a hatchets and small axes then I am with machetes, but that's just me (and maybe muscle memory).
Love your stuff buddy, keep them coming.
Cool idea. I never thought about that! I guess we all think different and love what we feel best using. I feel safer and more in control of a machete over an axe but I do still love chopping with an axe!
Enjoyed. Agree, it's possible to find satisfactory tools at economical prices. Often takes some hunting, some patience and the ability to judge between "cheap" and a good buy.
Thanks sharing all aspects of this project. Much appreciated.
Absolutely. There cheap and inexpensive. This axe is absolutely inexpensive. Thanks for watching Lee!
Dave, thanks for the video's they are always great and I learn a lot. I work in a canvas shop and wanted to give you a few pointers. Make sure you use a lockstitch if not your thread will eventually pull loose and there is a thread called tenara. It is basically a gortex thread that will not rot. It is really good thread. It it what we use here in fla. Lifetime warranty on the thread. Thank again. God bless you brother.
I usually back up and lock the stitches on fabric. On leather I usually just stitch, turn around and run back over the stitches. I guess that locks em in? I've never heard of Tenara. I'll look it up. Thanks for watching and may God bless you too
Dave, you are the man! You never fail to impress or NOT give me ideas to try. Thanks brother! Look forward to many more awesome videos.
Always great to hear that my friend!
Glad I found this video! I've been looking all over for a good, cheap pack axe for the frequent sailing-camping trips I go on, and this looks like the perfect option for basic camp tasks.
Give this a go, you'll love it!!
Great technique well demonstrated Dave, as a former Instructor (Fabrication & Welding) I could have used this to prove that you make the tool do the work.
Also to use it correctly for the best result. I think tou would make a great trainer.
Thanks Dave, I'm glad you liked it. Absolutely, when the weights not there on a tool, grind it to suit its size. Thanks for watching
@@Reallybigmonkey1 Hey Dave, "..when the weights not there on a tool, grind it to suit its size.."
That would be a good topic for a video, just sayin'..
Great video less then an hour.. lol... That's some good info on axes. Glad you went with the ALL NATURAL WOOD HANDLES. That's my favorite kind of wood. It's just so beautiful.
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it LOL, Ahh well I couldnt drag this one out to an hour. Wood handles all the way for me. Them fancy modern plastic handles vibrate too much for me. Thanks for watching Chris!
said it before; say it again! I love when this fella explains the WHY NOT to do something. Such a beautiful SHARE of experience. Saves me from learning the HARD WAY!!
Thanks Don!
This vid proves two rules: Does it work? If not, can you make it work? Dave, you make it work.
Absolutely. Never settle for how a tool works. You can always tweak them.
Thank you Dave!
I don't know much about hatchets or axes, this helped me out a lot!
You are very welcome and I'm happy you liked it!
great video dave . kinda been needing to sharpen my little hatchette . so right timing lol. very cool little axe with a good price as well . always great hanging out with ya dave . god bless ya brother
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. Now you know how to get a nice chip slinging edge on it! Thanks for watching and may God bless you too brother!
I just received my Marbles mr704 from SMKW today! When I saw this video, I was sold! The axe market has flipped out in the last few years and it’s difficult to find a well made quality axe for under $50. These are fantastic and exactly the size I was looking for. Most of the competitors Forester Axes cost at least $150 due to the popularity of bushcrafting. Thanks for the advice Dave! ⚡️🌎⚡️🐄👍🏻
Fantastic to hear you got one! For the price that's the absolute best pack axe there is!
@@Reallybigmonkey1 absolutely, I got the 704, but I’m thinking of getting the 703 or 702 as well. Prior to my Marbles, I bought a Cold Steel Trail Boss, a refurbished 4lb. Craftsman felling axe and a Collins hatchet off Amazon. Although I like them all, the Marbles 704 is exactly the size and weight I will use out in the field! I think you’re correct that they are made in the same shop as Condor knives and tools too. Imacasa may own all of them….thanks David!
Just awesome!! The sewing, the re-use of plastic containers!
Thanks! I'm glad you liked it!
Nice looking small axe. Thanks for the great tips Dave.
Thanks Donnie!
A cluttered work area is a sign of creative genius. The world needs more people to be less neat and tidy. Glad your a genius!
My shop and entire house screams genius then!
A neat shop is a sign of a vacant mind.
No, it's just a sign of a person who isn't organised. Having things in order and put in their respective place is not a bad thing and creates a nice work environment and allows you to get more done.
@@georgeb.wolffsohn30 That's an insanely stupid thing to say.
@@isaiahii6982 there is more than one way to organize anything.
I want to thank you for pulling out one of my vices & introducing me to a company that I previously knew nothing about! I am just recently realizing just how much I like axes & how useful & truly needed they are! It's either you have one or you don't! Personally I look at them as both, a tool & a work of art!
Axes are very cool and useful tools. Especially pack axes!
Been watching your videos off and on for 6 years, really enjoy them and the humor too.Be blessed.
Thank you Joey!
Thanks for sharing very logical and smart tips for axes...very well done!
I'm glad you liked it and I'm always happy to share.
Thanks for watching
Always exciting to watch your videos. Thanks you
Thanks!
Good to know I'm not the only one that holds on to old bits of plastic and stuff of that nature thinking I'll need it one day. It's always a good feeling when you get to use it for something. Cheers!! from the blue ridge mountains. Keep trucking!
Nothing is trash, just raw materials for the next project! Thanks for watching my friend
You can tell Dave is a good man because his cats love him.
They love me and I love them!
Always learn so much from you. It's amazing all the things rolling around up there in that noggin. Looking forward to hopefully seeing you end of Oct or beginning of Nov. Good video. Now I have to get an axe AND a sewing machine.
Thanks Momma! Ah theres all kinds a stuff in my head. Some useful, some idiotic. LOL. Yes, get an axe or two and a sewing machine! See ya in the Fall and thanks for watching
The ultraviolet in sunlight will accelerate the drying of the boiled linseed, and can kill the tackiness too. It will also change the color of the wood subtly, to a bit more golden and less garish than "new" wood color. Watch any drying oil and rags though--they give off heat when they set up, and more than one house has burned down due to linseed oil on rags--sometimes weeks later.
Thanks for the input!
You can even use linseed oil and extra japan dryer as a fires tarter! On a rag it can eventually ignite within a few minutes. Been there, done that just to see I could. It isn't very practical though, but in a pinch it might help if you have all the fixings.
Hey Dave, been watching for a while and I love the way your videos are so full of fun stories and practical and valuable information. Some really resourceful ideas that always amaze me. Thanks for your work.
Thanks Rick. I try to pack the videos as full as possible and make em worth watching
Brother Dave: Thank You so much. I had recently bought a small forest axe with an untreated handle. This video is extremely useful to me on every level of demo you provided. Great Help and work as usual Dave. Your shares are #1 big D. .. Mike.
Sounds great Big Mike! Very cool I decided to make the video now. See ya in the next one brother!
would adding a small piece of thick leather, at the base of the head be a bad thing, a little out of practice swinging an axe.
It's not a cheap axe. It's an inexpensive axe.
To me, cheap is a description of quality ( or the lack thereof). Inexpensive is a measure of value regarding price and quality.
Not being a grammar Nazi, just trying to make life simpler.
And as always, Dave- I definitely learned something! Keep up the great work, Brother!
I can agree with that. Its too good of an axe to really be labeled cheap. Im happy you liked it and thanks for watching!
Hey Dave,
Thanks for this episode of... '' A visit to the Pearson Blade-sharpening and Leather-works with the sole proprietor Mr. Dave hisself ''.... Man, what a sweet deal on that camp-axe dude, good find !! ....Another good installment brother...
Hope you are yours are well...take care, stay healthy, ...God bless your tribe.....
and ''see ya in the next one'' my friend....CHEERS !!
LOL, time at Daves! Always good to hear that and Im happy you liked it Steve.
Thanks for watching and see ya in the next one
indeed
Thanks so much, David! I really needed to know about the sheath, selection, and sharpening...kudos from a 73 year old who never heard it explained or demonstrated so well. Thank you!
You are very welcome my friend and I'm glad you liked it!
Very helpful video !! Never thought of changing the grind on my little camp axe. Keep the videos coming !!
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. Change it and see the difference! Thanks for watching Pam
Thanks for another great video, Dave. I never realized how important it is to pick an axe out in person to make sure the grain is going the right way and that the handle is in like with the head. Also, I was wondering about which kind of linseed oil to use. Guess I'll stick with the boiled! Great idea for the sheath!
You are very welcome and I'm glad you liked it. Oh yes, honestly at times I think the picked over axes are the ones that get shipped to people who order them. Ya really really need to look at that wood grain in person before you buy. Take care and Thanks for watching
You are right, with a small axe head that you may use for finer work, like making feather sticks, light chopping etc, a skandi type edge is more use that a convex. Good vidja.
Thanks bro!
Really informative and entertaining Dave! Thanks for taking the time to get it together for us.
You are very welcome and I am always happy to share. Thanks for watching Pete
I bought an el cheapo axe the other day at Harbor Freight for the purpose of doing this very project, so I’m happy to have this tutorial to follow, especially profiling the edge. Thanks Dave!!!
Sounds great! Good luck with the project!
@@Reallybigmonkey1 thanks Dave. Right now the edge is about 1/16” on a flat grind. Good grain orientation on an American hickory handle. I want that sweet 1/2” or better shiny edge that says handle with care.
And, the axe is 'survival cat' approved! Good video.
LOL, I guess it is! Thanks for watching
Great video brother! Excellent mods. That's a sweet ax!
Thanks brother! Man I'm loving this new axe!
Another great vid to watch! my wife & I always enjoy them, and always can use the info, great job sharpening it. Thanks again blue eyes!
Thanks Earl! I'm glad y'all like the vids so much
Thank you for the bonus quick terminology run down, very helpful!
You are very welcome and thanks for watching my friend!
I'm glad you bought that!!!! I saw them there last time I drove through Sevierville, I was kinda thinking they were Condor's "economy" brand, too. You gotta let us know how it performs in the woods!
Brother I gotta say go get one! I have some Condors and some Council tools but there is just something about this Marbles size, shape and weight that screams "perfect pack axe"
Brother Dave, I did have fun watching this video. I very much appreciate you taking the time to learn us some stuff :) Buddy I don't guess I've ever told you this, but your one cool dude. Thumb's up my Friend.~John
Thanks John, I'm glad you liked it and me! Its good to be called a cool dude when my neighbors call me a weirdo. LOL. Thanks for watching Brother John!
That is a nice little axe ...Thanks for all the info on axes and the types of edges you can put on them
Oh it impresses me! Thanks for watching brother
Thank you for another great video, Dave :-).
I have pretty much used hatchets all my life, mostly in the woods canoeing and/or camping, mostly for firewood. In several of your excellent videos I have noticed you using 2 different smaller-sized axes/hatchets that I *really, really* like. One is that Plum you have from your Dad, the other is this one. I figured one of these days I'd ask you what this one was.
I was not particularly interested in "how to modify an axe", but decided on a fluke to watch this video because, no matter what the topic is, I *always* learn something good from whatever you talk about. And -whaddayaknow- here you are, talking about that exact one! Very, very cool!
Thank you for all the work and Heart you put into your awesome channel, Dave. You are one of the (very few) best on CZcams. You will prob never know how many lives you have helped and/or saved with your "YT hobby", but the folks at the Pearly Gates surely will. God Bless you, Dave.
You are very welcome and I'm happy you liked it! I love axes and hatchets both. They have their places. Hard to describe all the differing scenarios. My three hatchets are Plumb, Council Took and Marbles. The one in this video is a Marbles 707. I'm happy you like what all I do so much! Thanks for watching Linda
Hey Dave, great vid, thanks for the tip. I think I might pick this up. A note though - you do not need to add a drying agent to your pure linseed oil. I'm a former oil painter, so had some pure cold pressed linseed oil that is 15 years old kicking around my shop. I have used this to treat all of my wooden handles, and it works perfectly! Linseed is known as a "drying oil". It will dry itself!
Thanks again for the tip on this axe. Just picked up a Fiskars 14 inch hatchet for $17 at Wallyworld. Kinda used up my axe allotment for the month... but if the Marbles takes a week to get here, I might be okay! HA!
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. Good tip on the linseed oil but Im wondering if theres a difference in "pure" linseed oil and "raw" linseed oil? It may be the same. Man you are gonna love this little Marbles! Thanks for watching
Yeah, personally, I'd recommend just straight linseed oil, not boiled. That stuff is toxic, has "drying agents" aka VOCs, aka Volatile Organic Compounds, aka Cancer.
Anyway, picked up that Marbles Outdoors Axe, model 704 from SMKW. They were having a Labor Day sale this weekend. Again, thanks for the great tip (didn't even know about this axe, had written off Marbles), and thanks to SMKW for the discount! All the best, we're all looking forward to your next vid!
Well, I don't think you can get cancer from putting boiled linseed oil on a handle. People have been using it for a couple of hundred years, and there is no link with cancer. And not all boiled linseed oil has anything bad in it, but even if it does, it's still safe.
But boiled linseed oil does crystalize inside the wood, and can make sanding the wood more difficult, if you ever need to do so, so straight linseed oil is usually, not always, best.
Quote:
Let me quote the warning label from a typical hardware-store can of boiled linseed oil I read the other day...
"Use of this product will expose you to arsenic, beryllium, chromium, cadmium and nickel, which are known to cause cancer; and lead which is known to cause birth defects and other reproductive harm."
These metals are used in conjunction with solvents to improve the drying time of linseed oil... the "boiled" linseed oil I mentioned earlier in this article.
Bushcraft Beats... i think you'll find it depends on which type of linseed oil you are using! Raw or Boiled.
Raw absorbs into the wood and drys readily . But Boiled linseed oil forms a skin on wood and needs drying time.
Boiled len seed oil. Heck I was gonna paint mine OD green, then I can loose it in the woods. And ya thanks for the edge info, flat grind....I like that.
LOL, Oh I hear ya Randall! I had a O.D. axe myself and I really did lose it! Give the flat profile a try brother.
As usual very informative and full of useful tips . Experience is the answer to all this. Thanks once again.
Thanks Waldin, I'm glad you liked it. Not much beats personal experience with a tool. Thanks for watching
I bought 4 of these Marbles, one for each grandson (2) and 2 for me. One in camper and one for my pack kit that I use on my mule and atv. I reground the cutting edges like you are going to do. Love these hatchets...18", proper grain direction on them all. Painted heads to within 3" of the cutting edge with Rustoleum Red. Scraped off the varnish from the handle, sanded, and put several coats of boiled linseed oil on over several days. Also put a band of red on the handle where my hands don't lay. Hate loosing my stuff! Can't beat the hatchet for price (Midway) and has nice balance too. A good job on the wedges in the eye too. Nice job on the video.
Great to hear that! They are great little axes. I'm glad you liked the video, Thanks for watching
Great video, David.
I don't have any questions to axe you!! haha
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it Bob. LOL, I halve no answers then!
I really like the shape of that particular handle
They did a great job of designing it. It's very comfortable
Great vid as always Dave. Very good mods on the edge. I learn something new on all your videos. See ya on the next one
Always great to hear that and I'm happy you liked it. Thanks for watching Roger
Thanks Dave you covered just about everything I was wandering about for my project. Great video as usual
Fantastic to hear that and thanks for watching!
Nice video! I think I learned a few things as well! Thanks!
Always great to hear that Jason!
Another good video Dave! Might sound silly, but in the next video could you show how you'd go about attaching a pack axe to your gear?
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. I think I'm going to be using a machete and a saw in the next one but I'll put that in another video
Every Time I think the content just can't get any better you surprise me with more explosively good informative fun content! Thanks David!! 🌲✌🏽️🌲✌🏽🌲✌🏽🌲✌🏽🌲😎
thanks Jeff! Great to hear you like the subjects I cover!
What you did with that leather cover for your ax was SUPER. I love watching you work. Thanks
Thanks!
I heard this rule of thumb for applying oils to wood:
"once every day for a week, once every week for a month, once every month for a year, once every year for the rest of it's life"
That is a good rule. My Grandfather did that for all his gardening tools.
@@Reallybigmonkey1 I also heard that from a guy named wranglerstar on youtube. but ive also heard ppl oil axe handles once in the morning, once in the evening and once at night. idk lol, just oil it regardless ha
@@JB-ju4ev Wranglerstars advice is right on in my experience
@@Reallybigmonkey1 o wow I didn't think youd respond or anything, especially 2 sec later while im still watching your video! since your on, I gotta say that I love your channel and you've taught me a lot. and I like your camp fire coffee recipe's lol, the machete knife thing you do is a really good idea and I just love watching you do stuff outdoors in general. you're one of my main go too's that inspires me get outdoors (even if its just my back yard lol) and try stuff, even as simple as feather sticking little fires. I love the smell of a camp fire ty keep doing what your doing good sir, ty from Indiana!
Oil it when there’s a full moon. Why? Just sounds cool 😎
Hi !'l Dave !" We've been missing you !" Nice to see y'all !" Looks like you found a great find. Nice axe !" Worth the money."😎Hope y'all are enjoying the summer." 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Hi'ya Patricia! Im been around this summer. mostly at work! Thanks for stopping by
Just a little FYI. I did a few gun stocks with the boiled linseed oil (BLO) a few years ago. I came across an old rule of thumb that farmers used on their hand tools with it around the depression era. Rub the BLO using 000 steel wool once a day for a week, once a week for a month then once a month for a year. Then you maintain the finish once a year for life. Its supposed to help with grip and help prevent cracking and splitting of hickory or ash handles. The wood gets soft to the touch and a deep dark color similar to walnut. It never seems to get glossy, but has a flat finish. The steel wool scratches just enough to remove any heavy spots and helps the next coat bond to the previous one.
I've heard of the BLO schedule but never heard of the fine steel wool part. I'll try that.
Nice video man. I appreciate the homemade stuff over factory stuff anyday! Thanks from KY for the entertaining and educational videos.
Thanks Jeff, I'm happy you liked it. Homemade gear is great. Cheap, fun to make and any size or shape you want
Another great and knowledge filled video. I have a little 'cheapie' hatchet I bought years ago at Tractor supply I have been sharpening with a grinder that I am gonna try to re-profile using your technique. Maybe it will hold an edge after. Also, gonna try making one of them sheaths for it like you did. But, due to suffering what could have been a catastrophic hand injury, I'm gonna have to wait a few weeks til the cast comes off. I sorta busted up my hand cutting a piece of oak shelving on my table saw. I hit a knot that I didn't see before cutting and when it kicked back, it broke 3 metacarpals in my hand (middle, ring, and pinky). But, no cuts from the blade, thank God. Gave me an idea though for a 'survival' challenge: Set up an overnight 'emergency' camp, like if ya were injured out in the bush using only one hand. Build a shelter, prep some wood & get a fire going and cook a meal, all using one hand. I'm gonna try it in the back yard and see how it goes. To make it harder, I'm gonna (well, have to) use my left hand which is my 'weak' side cuz my strong hand (right one) is sort of out of commission for the next 4or so week. Any other viewers reading this interested in trying it????? . See y in the next one.
Thanks Vin, I'm glad you liked it. Ah man! I hate to hear about your hand. That just goes to show how powerful them saws are when they can sling wood out that hard. I like the ideal of the one armed test. Les Stroud did that once and was miserable
I remember reading about Les doing that in a magazine. I'm gonna try it on Sunday as matter of fact. Yeah....them saws are nasty. I had something similar happen years ago but no broken bones that time. Just sore ribs. Since then, I made it a habit to double check for knots, nails, ect. The board I was cutting this time was a 2 x 12 and the knot was 'inside' where I didn't see it. Good news is, I see the Dr on Tuesday and he is taking off the fiberglass/plaster weight (weighs a ton) lol, and putting me in a semi-rigid one. At lest it won't be as cumbersome but still, it's a cast. Hopefully, with my 'clean' living (HAAAAA!!! Right, LOL!), I'll be 100% right-quick and won't miss out on too much of the fall camping season. Til next time, take care, Bro.
Most of my friends use them home type Sears table saws. A mill closed and they auctioned off all the shop and office equipment. My friend brought home a huge beast of a table saw. A very old Delta industrial. That thing caught a board he was splitting and it threw it clear through a sheet rock wall! Im thinking that kind could kill a person.
Nice, I sure liked your video again, Dave. I knew your machine was gonna sew that leather. cause mine does sew it quite well. Also, have you ever tried a old plastic milk jug for a liner in a knife or hatchet sheath? They work real well to. ATB. = )
Thanks Danny, I'm glad you liked it. I havent used any milk jug material, it seems like it cuts too easy. I usually use olf packing material but two liter bottles cut up and man are they strong! Thanks for watching
Great Mods Dave! Thanks for the review of the Marbles Axe too. I have looked at them a couple of different times when at SMKW's just haven't pulled the trigger yet.
Thanks brother, I'm glad you liked it. Next time you're there grab that axe. It's just about the best value chopping tool there is.
And AGAIN an awesome informative fun video from you Dave! Thank you! :)
Thank you my friend!
Say Heah Dave, For another Great Review Thanx, Brother.,,. p
Thanks for watching Brother Paulie.
Hey Dave! A tip I learned from an old woodsman. You can line the sheath with a thin piece of folded over sheet brass (as was recommended to me), or do as I do, use a layer or two of thin stainless steel flashing (it comes in rolls at Home Depot), it's thin, tough, won't rust and if you use a hole punch and punch several holes in it it won't hold moisture as it will allow evaporation.
Sounds good! Thats a new one on me!
Nice job as always. Informative, never boring.
Thanks!
Excellent! Nicely done again mate! I've just cut up a old pair of boots.... so I've got me some leather to practice making me a sheath too ! Great idea! Thanks for sharing brother! Best wishes
Thanks brother! Man old boots is some fantastic leather! I have an axe sheath over ten years old made out of old Durango boots
By Golly, Davey; She sure was up to the task after ya gave 'er that Tune-Up Huh ? Great watch'n & Learn'n as we go ! Howdy Nick ATB Terry God Bless
Oh yes, man did that thing ever chop like a beast! I honestly thought it wouldnt do well on that red oak but alls well! Take care and may God bless you too Terry
So just to be clear... You aren't trying to win a beauty contest ??? LOL Nice find on the axe... Pretty extensive sewing set-up ya got there too... Enjoyed... Now quit sneaking up to SMKW without me... ahahaha Later brother...
Lol, no beauty contest for me ever! What few times I ever get to SMKW I'm usually short on time. If I'll ever get lots o free time I'm gonna pop in on y'all.
Brother, you and Nick are welcome here any time. We'd love to have ya.
Hi Dave !! I got that same ax from there about 3 months ago. Its hand forged . Nice handle and I love it as a little forest ax . I call it anyways . I need to flatten that out like you did . Thanks again for another great lesson 👍. Take care
Great to hear you have it Troy! Man it's the perfect packing size. Take care and thanks for watching
My wife and i just leave your upbeat manner and ur laugh. Thanks for making these vids. And thanks to ur son too
Thank you James!
you didn't mention the hole in the cap u poured the oil in:) Now why couldn't I have learned all this when I could use my axes & hatches the right way and sharpen them too.
LOL, I wondered how fast someone would notice.
Say Heah Dave How the Edge Retention on your new Marbles Hatchet.,,. p
So far so good and thats all on dried hardwoods. Nothing green yet.
I did, learned something and had fun while I was learning. Keep them coming man!!
Always good to hear that Michael!
Sweet little axe. Great video as usual. Thanks for the hard work!!!!!
Thanks Tim!
I haft to ax you a question. How many axes do you halve?
LOL, Including hatchets, pack axes and full size I halve a total of 9
Lol, I have 8
@@chuckcassel5417 I used to haft seven and a half, cause one only had half a haft. But I axed that one so now I only have 7. 😁
thejasonbischoff your so puny!
I only half three :).
Oh just in time. I was just looking for something to cast to my tv from CZcams. Okay not going to cast it to my tv. I'm not in the market for an axe. I will watch this later.
Ahh who knows, you may just want an axe one day. They are super handy
True. I've been getting away from watching video's on items unless I am ready to buy it. Though it is nice to be knowledgeable in advance time when I have more time to do so. I will know where to come for advice if I need a good axe video.
If you ever do want to know more about axes some of Wranglerstars older videos are the best on CZcams.
Nah thanks. I will come here. I do like to watch building things on the farm on their channel.
It’s pretty cool to see a guy sew most guys think it’s feminine but it’s a good skill to know keep up the cool vids
Thanks. I sew because I'm a cheapskate. Lol.
Thanks Dave, appreciate all the great vids.
Thanks, I'm glad you like em Brent. Thanks for watching
There is no substitute for good down home know how. I enjoyed this very useful video. Thanks for sharing.👍👍
Very well said Roger and I'm glad you liked it
My axe knowledge is pre "bushcraft" so I can sharpen one ok and replace the handle at a push so you've doubled my knowledge. The plastic from milk jugs is my favourite for these little projects, it's easy to work with and doesn't seem to degrade as quickly as some other plastics. Thanks for the vid!
Keep watching, keep learning. Ive done the ole milk jug trick for years now! I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching
Good to see you as always Dave. I enjoy all your content. Take care!
Always great to hear that!
Hi Dave! That axe cut beautifully. I always prefer to buy a axe in a shop just so I can check out the handle. Your video was full of good tips. Need to make a few sheaths for my axes. Plus figure out something for my rock pick. You are always a joy my friend!
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. Oh yes, to me seeing an axe in person before buying it is a must do! Thanks for watching
Thanks for some good information. And I very much appreciate and envy your creativity. Well done (as usual).
Thanks Bruce, I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching
That was a great idea.I’m going to do this to my hatchet I’ll chop with it before I do it then see the difference after I grind it.thanks for sharing this.😊☮️
Fantastic to hear that Ed! Let me know how well it works
Thanks for all your very informative videos. I have learned a lot. Regards from 🇵🇷 Puerto Rico.
You are very welcome Ricky and thanks for watching my friend
I really enjoy watching you make something useful out of free stuff or almost free. You have transformed a very inexpensive hatchet into something very useful and pretty good looking. Firewood doesn't know if it's being cut with a $300.00 hatchet or one that costs $20.00 bucks. Nice work!!!
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it Richard. I absolutely love taking chaep stuff and improving it! Thanks for watching
Excellent tip about not dipping handles in the oil but to only apply coats! Really like how you keep/recycle that clear plastic. I've made many washers,shims and all other types of items out of that stuff. Good stuff!! That little guy really cuts! If you could put two handles on an axe now that't be impressive lol. Cool video! Thank you
Thanks Greg, I'm glad you liked it. LOL, brother I pretty much never throw anything away! Thanks for watching
Mission accomplished: That sheath will never win a beauty contest; congratulations!
The rule of thumb for the oil is once a day for a week, once a week for a month, once a month for a year, then once as year. That worked for me on the Husqvarna pack axe I got. But you have to pay attention to how thirsty the wood is and back off that schedule when the oil isn't getting absorbed. (Naturally, you remove ALL the varnish that may come on the handle, first.)
Wranglerstar (very picky about axes) recommended a Marble of about that size as the best quality axe for the price. When I tried to find them (Marble, SMKW, etc.) they were out of stock and that was the case each time I checked after several months. So snap 'em up, guys.
Thanks Craig. Someone else mentioned what Wranglerstar said so I looked up that vid and it is the same axe! I can see why he likes it. For the price its incredible.
Been wanting a cheap good axe, thanks for another great video
This is a fantastic one! I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching
Dave i think i have watched all ur videos u are great at taking ur time to talk ppl right through what to do u have helped me teach my kids about buchcraft thanks and keep them coming
Sounds great Steven! To me this is one of the best hobbies to teach kids. Nothing beats the outdoors and being active. Thanks for watching
Reallybigmonkey1 i didnt think u would take the time to comment thanks my youngest kids want to start a CZcams channel but am still undecided
It takes a lot of time to answer comments but I try to answer all of them. Absolutely let them start a channel. No matter if they get 10 subs or 10,000 subs. It's fun and it teaches them about video, audio, lighting , cameras, editing and all the other cool stuff involved in filming
Yet another great video Dave. Those cats always seem to choose the right moment to interfere. Love it. ATB Marc Belgium.
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it Marc. LOL, Man them cats always steal the show!
I was given a Truper 2.25lb. boy scout axe 2 years ago. Reshaped the edge also. Cuts good! Thanks Dave. ZZ.
Sounds like a good one ZZ!
I’m impressed... The cat still has it’s tail! In the market for a small cheap axe. Thanks for the tips.
No cattails were harmed in the making of this video. LOL. This is a fantastic camp axe for the price